Hoodie Customization Program for Schools and School Districts with Pleating
Hoodie Customization Program for Schools and School Districts
This programme covers the full path from a hoodie concept to repeatable bulk supply for schools and school districts. The build starts from everyday-casual references — hoodie in corduroy — then locks fabric weight, wash behaviour and fit tolerance so every reorder matches the approved sample.
Most hoodie buyers arrive with one of these problems: the previous supplier could not hold consistency on reorders, or wholesale costs squeezed the retail margin. The fix is a written spec before bulk: shrinkage allowance, stitch density, colour tolerance and a golden sample kept at the factory.
Specification
| Product | Hoodie |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Corduroy |
| Decoration | Pleating |
| Fabric weight | 200-220 gsm |
| Fit options | Custom grading |
| Colour options | 8 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- All-Over Sublimation — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Stone Wash — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Dye-Sublimation Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Care Label — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Bonding Construction — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Contrast Stitching — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Foil Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review, fabric confirmation and lab dip approval
- Pattern, grading and a Corduroy-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then pre-production sign-off
- Bulk cutting with pleating applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 check and packing
Quality control
Every bulk lot is compared against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and wash behaviour. Hoodie reorders stay comparable over time because the spec, the lab dip and the golden sample are all on file.
FAQ
How is shipping handled?
We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 7 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 4 days each.
What file formats do you need for artwork?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) give the best print and embroidery results. For raster artwork please supply at least 300 dpi at the final print size. We digitise embroidery files in-house and return a sew-out photo for approval.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 500 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.
Start your hoodie programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
